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With so many Melbourne Storm stars once again lining up for Queensland Origin, could the biggest League stage prove a place to vent their anger?

The Storm are playing for nothing in the regular season, but Origin could really see their stars go into overdrive – with NSW bearing the brunt of their venom.

We look at the Queensland Origin side and see how it fares for 2010 – with the Maroons chasing a historic 5th consecutive Origin Series win. A quick glance at whos missing from recent times is interesting: Ben Hannant, Karmichael Hunt, Scott Prince, Dallas Johnson, Mick Crocker and Brent Tate all playing their part in recent years.

1. Billy Slater – As mentioned above, a key Storm player – will be even more passionate about this game. Rarely fails in Origin outings.

2. Darius Boyd – A cool head and a player that will help keep Queensland on the straight and narrow when things get tough.

3. Greg Inglis – Worlds best League player. Big, fast and a fend from hell. His clash with the likes of Coops, Tahu and Idris will bring crowds to their feet.

4. Willie Tonga – Improved form recently, but could prove a target in a backline where everyone else is an out and out star.

5. Israel Folau – Controversial choice given his upcoming defection from League, but will be a handful in the air for NSW. A top class player.

6. Darren Lockyer – His assists in attack are still world class, but Locky is a yard shorter in terms of pace and will be targetted big time in defence.

7. Jonathan Thurston – Has been plauged by injury and hasn’t been in top form. Scott Prince may have been a better option here.

8. Matt Scott – Has been on the rise in recent times, has plenty of size. Fitness the only worry for him given the speed of the Origin game. Certainly a player of the Maroons future.